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Hello, I'm Bianka, Senior Team Leader at Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting, finance, and payroll. I handle both temporary and permanent recruitment in the Greater Montreal area.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Controller is responsible for overseeing accounting operations and managing the Finance and Accounting team. The incumbent ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the financial information across all entities within the Group.

The Controller establishes, enhances, and ensures the consistent application of accounting processes and internal controls in accordance with applicable Canadian accounting standards, including ASPE and ASNPO, as well as Canadian and U.S. regulatory and tax requirements. The role ensures that financial statements accurately reflect the financial position of the entities and contributes to audit engagements, financing activities, and other related financial reporting requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and lead the Accounting team (2 employees), establish priorities, and support team members in the execution of their responsibilities;
Oversee and manage the full accounting cycle for all Group entities;
Review bank reconciliations, account analyses, journal entries, and other significant accounting items prepared by the team;
Manage weekly cash flow activities and ensure adequate funding is available across all entity bank accounts;
Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring required controls are completed, transactions are accurately recorded, and financial information is reliable;
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for management, including analysis of actual results compared to approved budgets and explanations of variances;
Prepare financial information and supporting documentation required for external auditors, financing activities, and other compliance-related requests;
Ensure that financial statements accurately reflect the financial position and operating results of all entities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, established processes, and internal controls;
Develop, review, and enhance accounting procedures and internal controls, including segregation of duties and compliance with accounting standards;
Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian and U.S. tax and regulatory requirements, including sales tax filings and corporate tax obligations;
Collaborate with the Family Office and internal teams to meet financial reporting needs, support operations, and improve process efficiencies;
Act as the key liaison between the Accounting and IT teams for the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of ERP accounting modules, ensuring adherence to established processes and internal controls;
Review payroll processing and reconciliations related to group benefits, including validation of accounting entries and investigation of discrepancies;
Perform any other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum academic requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
Required professional certification: Active member in good standing of the CPA Order (CPA designation required);
Minimum experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar role.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent command of French and good working knowledge of English, both written and spoken, according to the requirements of the position;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
• Experience in management accounting within a complex, multi-entity environment;
• Strong understanding of accounting ERP systems; experience with Odoo is considered an asset;
• In-depth knowledge of applicable Canadian accounting standards, including ASPE and ASNPO;
• Solid understanding of Canadian and U.S. tax and regulatory requirements;
• Experience working with ERP systems and ability to translate accounting needs, internal controls, and operational processes into clear requirements for IT teams;
• Knowledge of payroll processing and accounting, including payroll taxes, source deductions, and group benefits;
• Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and variance investigation skills;
• Ability to design, implement, and improve accounting processes and internal controls;
• Proven experience leading and engaging teams;
• Strong coaching, communication, conflict resolution, and difficult conversation management skills;
• Demonstrated leadership, professional judgment, autonomy, attention to detail, patience, and rigor;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.